Explore the Family Name Ori
The meaning of Ori
1. Italian (Emilia): probably a patronymic or plural form of the personal name Or(i)o, which can be from Latin Au(gu)rius or aureus ‘gold(en)’, or from Italian oro ‘gold’ (from Latin aurum). 2. Hungarian (Őri): habitational name for someone from any of several places in Hungary called Őr. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Geno, Angelo, Deno, Dino, Domenic, Dominico, Edoardo, Egidio, Emelio, Lodovico, Renzo.
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How common is the last name Ori in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Ori has seen a growth in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname moved from 38,395 in 2000 to 36,477 in 2010, indicating a 5% increase in rank. The count, or how many people have the surname, also increased by 13.1%, from 542 to 613 individuals. Proportionally to the total population, for every 100,000 people, there were 0.2 in 2000 and 0.21 in 2010 who carried the Ori surname, which represents a 5% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,395 | #36,477 | 5% |
| Count | 542 | 613 | 13.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.21 | 5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Ori
The ethnicity of those with the Ori surname varied significantly according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, most identified as White (88.38%), followed by Asian/Pacific Islander (4.06%), Black (2.77%), and Two or More Races (3.51%). By 2010, while the majority still identified as White (88.42%), a notable shift occurred. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased to 5.06% marking a 24.63% change. Those identifying as Two or More Races decreased to 2.28%, a drop of 35.04%. The percentage of those identifying as Black dropped to 1.31%, a decrease of 52.71%. A new group emerged in 2010 with some identifying as Hispanic, making up 2.94% of those with the Ori surname. There were no individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.38% | 88.42% | 0.05% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.06% | 5.06% | 24.63% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.94% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.51% | 2.28% | -35.04% |
| Black | 2.77% | 1.31% | -52.71% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |